The efficacy and function of Donglizi

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. So do you know about the medicinal material Donglizi?

[Other names] Shapeng rice, Shami, Dengxianggan, Dengsu, Jicier

[Source] Medicinal material source: the seeds of the Chenopodiaceae plant Salicon.

[Original form] Annual herb, 20-60cm tall. The stem is branched from the base. The lowest layer of branches is often opposite or whorled, procumbent, while the upper branches are alternate, obliquely spreading, often tortuous, hard, with striped angular edges, densely covered with scattered branched hairs when young, gradually becoming smooth and grass green. Leaves are alternate; sessile; leaf blades are lanceolate to linear, 2-7cm long, 1-10mm wide, with sharp spines at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, entire, with scattered branched hairs, and protruding, parallel veins. The spike inflorescence is dense, ovate or elliptic, sessile, and 1-3 axillary; the bracts are broadly ovate, with a small tip at the apex, and reflexed later; the tepals are 1-3, membranous; the stamens are 2-3, the filaments are conical, membranous, and the anthers are oval; the ovary is superior, the style is short, and the stigmas are 2, filiform. The utricle is round or oval, flat on both sides, or slightly convex on the back, with membranous wings. The fruit beak at the tip is divided into two small beaks, each with a small tooth process on the outside of the beak. The seeds are flat, round, smooth, and sometimes spotted with light brown. The flowering period is August, and the fruiting period is September-October.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: grows in sand dunes and sandy land.

【Properties】 Characteristics identification: The seeds are nearly round, flat, smooth, and sometimes have light brown spots.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; neutral

【Meridian】 Lung; Spleen; Stomach

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and aids digestion; relieves fever; promotes diuresis. Mainly used for food stagnation; indigestion and nausea; cold and fever; nephritis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 9-15g; or cook and eat.

[Discussions by various scholars] 1. "Supplement to Materia Medica": It replenishes Qi, lightens the body, and strengthens tendons and bones.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the traditional Chinese medicine Donglizi. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Donglizi, some methods and techniques should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.